| One of the best holidays you can ever go on is | | | | most important part to look after is your feet and |
| skiing. Many people say that they are so fun they | | | | some are created for skiing in mind. The best socks |
| keep going again and again. However what if you | | | | possible are essential as they keep a good blood |
| have never been skiing before and are looking for | | | | circulation and prevent cold toes. They include more |
| some equipment. Where do you go? What do you | | | | padding within the shins, preventing bruising. |
| need? Your clothing can affect the degree of fun | | | | As well as your feet, hands are important to look |
| you can have on a trip so get it right! | | | | after in the snow. Mittens, gloves and a hybrid of the |
| Look into the weather before you go. Do some | | | | two are available. Mitten-gloves are great for warmth |
| background research into what the weather is like | | | | and dexterity. They fit your fingers directly into the |
| and what temperatures you will be experiencing. This | | | | gloves then have another layer of mitten over the |
| all depends on how many layers you will be wearing | | | | top. |
| and what materials they are all made on. | | | | Most of your body heat is lost through your head so |
| Ski suits come in all shapes and sizes so there are | | | | wear a hat. The popular option is to wear a beanie, a |
| many options for you to choose from. There are | | | | tight fitting hat. These protect your ears from the |
| trousers/pants, bib suits, tight stretchy suits etc to | | | | wind and stop unnecessary pain. When temperatures |
| choose from. Research into the types of materials | | | | are extreme use a balaclava. This will cover over |
| you should be looking out for when shopping around. | | | | your head leaving a small hole at the front. |
| If you are looking for overall coverage then bibs | | | | Choosing ski equipment can be extremely difficult but |
| have overall-like straps which go over your shoulders. | | | | as long as you research beforehand it is easy! Ski |
| There are fantastic as they are comfortable and all in | | | | clothing comes in all shapes and sizes. There are |
| one piece however can be difficult to get out of | | | | many different types to choose from. They vary in |
| quickly. Tight suits are great if you are looking for | | | | price so shop around for the best deal you can find. |
| speed! However if you have many layers then the | | | | Generally ski wear is cheaper online from factory |
| effect is worn off. Ski jackets and trousers are | | | | direct outlets cutting out the middle man. Happy |
| perfect for layering and getting out of it all quickly. | | | | shopping! |
| Socks are important when it comes to skiing. The | | | | |